The micro-credential is delivered over 7 weeks and combines virtual instruction with hands-on cleanroom experiences.
Week 1 — Semiconductor Industry & Sand to Silicon
Explore how semiconductor materials are produced and how chips power modern technology.
Week 2 — Semiconductor Fundamentals
Learn key concepts including semiconductor materials, doping, and basic device structures.
Week 3 — Wafer Processing & Cleanroom Orientation
Understand wafer preparation and participate in a cleanroom orientation session.
Week 4 — Photolithography & Pattern Transfer
Explore how circuit patterns are transferred onto silicon wafers.
Week 5 — Cleanroom Fabrication Session
Observe fabrication processes including lithography, etching, and wafer inspection.
Week 6 — Characterization & Device Structures
Connect fabrication patterns to semiconductor device structures.
Week 7 — Wrap-Up
Review, questions, discussion!
